IBCC Equivalence Calculator for O and A Levels
O level and A level grades to Pakistani marks, with IBCC's official conversion table
✓ Official sourcesUpdated AA Checked by Ali Ahmad
IBCC converts each O or A level grade into Pakistani marks: A* above 90, A 85, B 75, C 65, D 55 and E 45 (number grades 9 to 2 run from above 90 down to 40). Your equivalence percentage is the average of your subjects, usually eight at O level and three at A level. Official source
IBCC grade to marks table
| Letter grade | Marks | Number grade (9–1) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A* | Above 90 | 9 | Above 90 |
| A | 85 | 8 | 87 |
| B | 75 | 7 | 82 |
| C | 65 | 6 | 77 |
| D | 55 | 5 | 70 |
| E | 45 | 4 | 60 |
| F, G | Not accepted | 3 | 50 |
| 2 | 40 | ||
| 1 | Not accepted |
Source: IBCC, Conversion for Equivalence. "Above 90" for A* applies from the 2021 exam session onwards; IBCC publishes the exact subject-wise A* marks for each session.
Which subjects count?
- O level (Matric equivalence), exams taken in Pakistan: eight subjects: English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies, plus three electives, each with at least grade E. For the science group the electives must include Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Computer Science.
- O level taken abroad: five subjects: English, Mathematics and three electives.
- A level (FSc equivalence): three main subjects with at least grade E: Physics, Chemistry and Biology for pre-medical, or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for pre-engineering, on top of the O level requirements.
Rules: IBCC, British System (O and A levels).
Using your equivalence for admission
Universities use your IBCC percentage in place of Matric or FSc marks. Enter it in the right calculator: MDCAT, NUST (which has its own A level formula), Punjab University or any other university. For plain Matric and FSc marks, use the percentage calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How does IBCC calculate O level equivalence?
Each grade is converted into marks out of 100 (A* above 90, A 85, B 75, C 65, D 55, E 45) and the marks of the required subjects are added. Eight subjects are needed for exams taken in Pakistan, five for exams taken abroad.
How many marks is an A* in IBCC equivalence?
Above 90. From the 2021 session IBCC publishes exact subject-wise A* marks for each exam session, so the value can be slightly higher than 90.
Which subjects are compulsory for Matric equivalence?
English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies, plus three electives. Students abroad and foreign nationals can be exempt from Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies.
Is grade F or G accepted?
No. IBCC does not accept F or G (or number grade 1) for equivalence; the minimum is E.
O level ka IBCC equivalence kaise nikalta hai?
Har grade ke marks lagte hain: A* 90 se upar, A 85, B 75, C 65. Saare subjects ke marks jama kar ke percentage nikalti hai.
A level walon ka aggregate kaise banta hai?
Pehle IBCC equivalence percentage nikalein, phir use FSc ki jagah university ke aggregate calculator mein likhein.
O level ka IBCC equivalence kaise nikalta hai?
O level ya A level ke grades chunein, calculator IBCC ke official table se marks aur percentage nikal dega. A* = 90 se upar, A = 85, B = 75.
Yeh percentage Matric ya FSc ki jagah aggregate calculator mein istemal karein. Final number IBCC certificate wala hi hota hai.
Sources
- IBCC, Conversion for Equivalence (grade to marks table) (checked 2026-11-01)
- IBCC, British System (O and A levels) subject requirements (checked 2026-11-01)
- IBCC, Rules for Equivalence (exemptions) (checked 2026-11-01)